Journal 6

"I am too old to walk along the cliffs by the river (Page 29)"

This particular quote seems to demonstrate how age plays a role in this society.

"My son is a good man. He has never known a women (Page 31)"

This quote displays the cultural impact as well as the religious impact of purity. However, interestingly enough purity isn't only expected of the women in this play but also the men.

"One man, some children (Page 33)"

Again, we can see the expectations that these people and inturn society has on marriage. The man and the wife are expected to live a humble life and have children, interestingly enough two men being together aren't mentioned. Combined with Lorca being gay it seems only reasonable to assume that this is a critique of the social expectations they have imposed on themselves as opposed to him reinforcing them.

"If they tear us apart, it will be because (Page 90"

This quote shows the passion that they share for each other. No where between the Bride and the Bridegroom was such emotion displayed.

"Do you love him? I love him (Page 41)"

I found the ambiguity of this quote really crucial in building up the plot of the entire book. The Bride clearly knows who she loves, but despite this she still has to wrestle with herself and think about the decision for days.

"The bride will wear a large crown, wont she (Page 45)"

This again touches on the idea of expectations vs reality which is seen throughout the book.

"You must follow the course of your blood (Page 79)"

It seems this quote is literally saying "you have to follow your true feelings" which seems to reinforce Lorca as well as the Bride's beliefs. They have to follow the inner fire and emotions within themselves no matter what society tells them.

"It must have been another horse (Page 85)"

The ambiguity here seems really interesting as the horse essentially represents the inner fire and desire that is held. It could be that someone else, not yet known, has similar feelings or aspirations as the Bride.

"A man on his horse knows a lot (47)"

This quote seems to be a critique in the sense that when someone has power, they act like they know everything. This could be a connection to the Catholic church, because they hold immense power they're essentially "right" but only because no one can oppose them.